Kevin has extensive experience of the real estate market, particularly portfolio acquisitions, acting for retailers and landlords, specialist landlord and tenant advisory, real estate finance, renewable energy projects, investment acquisitions and disposals for international and local clients and asset management.
Kevin regularly advises on the real estate aspects of renewable energy projects across a breadth of technologies: including wind, solar, energy from waste and battery storage. He advises clients at all stages in the project lifecycle; from site origination, through the development phase and onto financial close. Kevin also frequently provides real estate support to major transactional projects, including financings and secondary market acquisitions/disposals.
Areas of Expertise
Real Estate/Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
Experience Advising:
- On the property aspects of energy and renewable projects, including wind, solar, hydro, electric vehicle infrastructure, utility providers and AD plants.
- Institutional and local investors in relation to the acquisition and disposal of assets.
- A wide range of clients in the retail sector with over 15 years of experience advising retailers, brewery, hotel, restaurant and bar operators.
- Local and national leisure and hospitality clients on acquisitions, disposals and funding, as well as estate management matters.
- Funders in relation to both renewable assets and real estate assets across Northern Ireland.
Market Recommendations
'Kevin displays a depth of knowledge that provided us with confidence and a successful outcome.' Chambers UK, 2025
'He has a strong track record of acting for a wide range of real estate clients.' Chambers UK, 2025
'Kevin Murphy has an all-round excellent skillset, and he gives clear and detailed advice. He is a great asset for our team.' Chambers UK, 2025
‘Professional and helpful legal advice that you can always rely upon.’ Legal 500
Education
- LLB Hons, Queens University Belfast, 2001
- Certificate of Legal Professional Studies at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies 2007
- Solicitor LSNI 2007
- Solicitor Law Society of Ireland 2017
Kevin Murphy
Partner,
Real Estate
A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP